11 days in Washington DC & New Orleans Itinerary

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art.

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Paris, France to Washington DC is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 6 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Paris in September: high temperatures in Washington DC hover around 32°C and lows are around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to New Orleans.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, walk around Audubon Park, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and see the interesting displays at New Orleans Museum of Art.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to New Orleans takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Washington DC in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 33°C in New Orleans. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.